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5 Hikes within 45 Minutes from Fresno, California

5 Hikes within 45 Minutes from Fresno, California

Numerous hikes are accessible from Fresno, however, the following 5 hikes are just minutes away from Fresno and offer an opportunity to be with nature.

Numerous hikes are accessible from Fresno including hikes in Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon Nation Park, Sequoia Nation Park, Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake, Bass Lake, and other surrounding areas. However, the following 5 hikes are just minutes away from Fresno and offer a piece of history, gorgeous views, and experience to immerse yourself in nature.

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San Joaquin River Gorge Hike

Only 45 minutes from Fresno, this hike takes you along San Joaquin river. The Hike includes a bridge, a hike trail that goes to the south of river and another hiking trail that loops around a mountain. The entire loop is 7.6 miles. The hike is very fulfilling, satisfying, and comes with gorgeous views.

Bass Lake Flume Trail Hike

Bass Lake Flume Trail Also know as Browns Ditch Trail is a is a 5 miles long out and back hiking tail. This is a very interesting places to go adventure and checkout the piece of history. The trail is just 47 miles from Fresno, and it takes about 40 min to get there. Flumes were constructed to ship logs of wood. If the flume is running with water be careful, it runs pretty fast.

Lewis Creek Trail Hike

Lewis Creek Trail is a 5.5 mile moderate round trip hike located near Oakhurst, CA, just 40 minutes of drive from Fresno. The trail contains two waterfalls: Corlieu Falls and Red Rock Falls. The creek runs right along the trail.

Pincushion Mountain Hike

Pincushion Mountain is a 2.4 mile out and back trail. The trail is only 20 minutes from Fresno and offers gorgeous views of the San Joaquin River and Millerton Lake. The trail is rated as moderate and primarily used for hiking & mountain biking. During spring, the poppies and wildflowers on this hike are absolutely stunning!

McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve Hike

McKenzie Table Mountain Preserve is a 6 mile hike out and back only 20 minute of drive from Fresno. The hike offers stunning views of the San Joaquin River Gorge and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. This hike is only open to public during few days in April and guided hikes are available from spring to Fall. Please contact Sierra Foothill Conservancy for available dates.

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